What is 60/24 Divided By 2/4

Solving $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{2}{4}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{60}{24} \div \frac{2}{4} = \frac{60}{24} \times \frac{4}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $60 \times 4 = 240$
• Multiply the Denominators: $24 \times 2 = 48$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{60}{24} \times \frac{2}{4} = \frac{240}{48}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{240}{48}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $240$ and $48$. The GCD of $240$ and $48$ is $48$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{240 \div 48}{48 \div 48} = \frac{5}{1}$

Answer $\frac{60}{24}\div\frac{2}{4} = \frac{5}{1}$

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